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Home My WebLink AboutRESPONSE - RFP - 7173 BUILDING COMMISSIONING ANNUAL FEDERALQUALIFICATIONS ANNUAL COMMISSIONING SERVICES For C#y�of'- 9?U asar�gr_; RFP 7173 — Building Commissioning Annual Federal Offered by: 5 Cube, Inc. Energy • Efficiency • Environment • Technical Consulting Boulder • Chicago September 14, 2010 (P1089) City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 9 4. Judson University — Harm Weber Library Location: Elgin, IL Total Floor Area: 85,000 SF Total Cost: $ 22 Million Commissioning Cost: $ 75,000 Date Completed: July 2007 LEED-NC Registered This facility is a hybrid natural ventilation building with concept design by British Team of Alan Short & Associates. It incorporates a central cooling and heating plant, displacement ventilation and heat recovery. Space use is library, architecture studios, classrooms and offices. The College is seeking a LEED Gold rating for this facility. E Cube provided design review, commissioning, LEED assistance services, and post -occupancy measurement and verification for this project — satisfying the LEED Prerequisite, Additional Commissioning Credit and M&V Credit. Sustainable design features include, high performance building envelope, construction phase recycling, an innovative, low -velocity and low -energy HVAC system, high -efficiency chillers and boiler, variable speed pumping, and a central Energy Management System. Additionally, E Cube is currently working with Judson's Associate Professor of Architecture to develop a building performance study program that they can use to educate the students. This will involve downloading BAS trend data, installing data loggers and analyzing performance/energy consumption to establish a baseline of building performance for the first year of operation. The program aims to involve the students with the process so that the entire building becomes a learning tool for the school. Key E Cube Services for this project: ■ OPR and BOD development assistance and review ■ Design Review • Cx Plan and Spec development ■ Submittal Review ■ Pre -functional equipment and systems documentation ■ Functional equipment and systems operation documentation ■ Oversight of the startup process ■ Oversight of Test & Balance procedures and performance ■ Warranty Phase review ■ Measurement and Verification © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) .443-2610 - Fax (363) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-961U- Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) Commissioning Services Qualifications 5. Palomar Medical Center West Location: Escondido, CA Total Floor Area: 775,000 SF Total Cost: $ 450 million Commissioning Cost: $ 910,000 Date Completed: 2011 est. E Cube Staff Jack Wolpert Project Executive Len Rozek Project Executive Jerry Deall Project Manager Ira Goldschmidt Senior Associate Controls Engineer Bill Brown Commissioning Specialist Steve Guinard Commissioning Specialist Bruce F. Marye Cx Specialist and TAB Oversight September 14, 2010 Page 10 Design on this project began in 2006. Construction began in 2007 and the building is expected to be completed and occupied in 2011. The number one goal during the design phase was to create a facility that would positively transform the experience that is normally associated with staying or working in a hospital, An innovative medical environment that positively impacts health recovery, safety and satisfaction. Expanded trauma and emergency services, heart surgery, neurosurgery, vascular services and other essential care E-Cube joined the project team as the Cx agent during the design development phase and is leading a comprehensive, multi -stage commissioning process for the mechanical (HVAC), electrical, controls, fire protection, fire alarm, plumbing, security, laboratory and IT systems, and Commissioning final report. In addition, we are assisting the CM (Rudolph & Sletten) with the collection and or preparation of the following: Documentation required by the Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD) to secure final State approval of the project. Additionally, we are collecting documentation required by the USGBC to secure (GGHC) LEED Certification of the project. Reference: Rick Potter 6333 Greenwich Dr. San Diego, CA 92122 858-597-7070 © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (p,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 11 6. Children's Hospital Health Center — Acute Patient Care Pavilion Location: San Diego CxA Total Floor Area: 279,000 SF Total Cost: $ 260 million + IT Commissioning Cost: $ 328,000 Date Completed: 2010 est. E Cube Staff Jack Wolpert Project Executive Len Rozek Project Executive Jerry Deall Project Manager Ira Goldschmidt Senior Associate Controls Engineer Bill Brown Commissioning Specialist Steve Guinard Commissioning Specialist Bruce F. Marye Cx Specialist and TAB Oversight Design on this project began in 2006. Construction began in 2007 and the building is expected to be completed and occupied in late 2010. Designed to provide a healing environment specifically for children, this modern facility will incorporate state-of-the- art technology with a climate of caring. Located immediately adjacent to the Rose Pavilion, the new Patient Care Pavilion will be a LEED-certified "green" building, designed to provide the most advanced medical care. E-Cube is leading a comprehensive, multi -stage commissioning process for the mechanical (HVAC), electrical, controls, fire protection, fire alarm, plumbing, security, laboratory and IT systems. Commissioning activities will conclude with a final report to the owner, which will present the results and include all documentation completed/collected during the process. Following this, post -occupancy measurement and verification will be performed to help verify and optimize building performance This project incorporates a number of energy -efficient and sustainable design features. As part of an integrated design approach, E-Cube is working with the owner and design team to help develop a building that is as environmentally sound, energy -efficient and as easy to operate and maintain as possible. We are also assisting in the collection and or preparation of all documentation required by the Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD) to secure final State approval of the project and by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to secure LEED Certification of the project. Reference: Sara Page 3020 Children's Way San Diego, CA 92123 858-966-7848 © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (F,089) September 14, 2010 Commission ing.Services Qualifications Page 12 3. Credentials Licenses & Certifications Jack S. Wolpert, Ph.D., CEM, LEED-APO CEO • LEED-AP United States Green Building Council, • Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (Certificate Member and founding officer of the Boulder Valley chapter). • Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Delaware, • Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Biochemistry from Yale University Association of Energy Engineers Certified Energy Manager (CEM). • Commissioning Course Certificate from the Univ. of Wisconsin (1985) • Health Care Construction Professional Certificate from ASHE (2004). Leonard R. Rozek, CEM, CDSM LEED-APO President • Associate of Arts, Economics, College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL • Bachelor of Arts, International Affairs, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO • AEE — CEM, CDSM • LEED-AP United States Green Building Council Jerry Deall, LEED-AP Senior Project Manager • Member International Facility Management Association (IFMA) • Member Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES). • LEED-AP United States Green Building Council Trey King, LEED-AP Project Manager • US Army Special Forces Qualification Course, Airborne School, Ranger School, • Numerous advanced leadership courses. • LEED-AP United States Green Building Council Ira Goldschmidt, P.E., LEED-AP • Licensed Professional Engineer • LEED-AP United States Green Building Council Senior Associate Engineer Bill Brown, LEED-AP Commissioning Specialist • Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Soil Science/Biotechnology Interdisciplinary Studies Program • Master of Science Degree in Ecological Risk Assessment from Colorado State University at Ft. Collins, Colorado. . • CFM through IFMA • current OSHA Safety Trainer • EPA Refrigerant certificates. • LEED-AP United States Green Building Council Bruce Marye Commissioning Specialist / Test and Balance Analyst • He is a past President and Technical Chairman for the Denver, CO NEBB chapter, • member of NEBB's Sound and Vibration National Committee, • Past member of NEBB's board of directors. Steve Guinard Commissioning Specialist • Mr. Guinard is licensed refrigeration technician Fred Bores Electrical Commissioning Specialist • Licensed Electrician © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 13 Resumes Jack S. Wolpert, Ph.D., CEM, LEED-APO CEO As CEO of E Cube, Inc., Dr. Wolpert is responsible for providing executive oversight, planning, and quality control for all projects. This includes developing project scope and budget, managing project efforts to ensure that the E Cube team adequately meets the owner's objectives, and tracking financial and budgetary progress to ensure the highest possible efficiency. In addition, Dr. Wolpert acts as a technical authority for the staff, drawing from 30 years of combined experience in sustainable design, commissioning, energy -efficiency, building optimization, contracting, operation & maintenance. Experience Dr. Wolpert founded Nederland Refrigeration/Temperature Dynamics Corp. in 1975, which specialized in the design, installation, service and maintenance of HVAC systems with special emphasis on energy -efficiency. Drawing on his preceding nine years of experience of scientific research (eight publications and two NSF Energy Post -Doctoral Fellowships), this company combined the scientific method with day-to-day real world experience and problem solving. As a result of his increased involvement in pioneering the commissioning process, including providing crucial developmental material for ASHRAE's Commissioning Guideline 1-1996, Dr. Wolpert changed the company's name to E Cube in 1991 to reflect the change in focus from contracting to commissioning and energy - efficiency services. Dr. Wolpert has led each of E Cube's 350+ commissioning and energy -efficiency projects for more than 30 years and has expanded on his already extensive and detailed knowledge of building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, laboratory, vivarium, security, information technology and specialty systems. He was the project executive on a wide variety of projects including the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business, Oriental Institute, KBG chilled water Plant, Law School Recommissioning, the University of Chicago Hospital Central Chilled Water Plant projects, NU's Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center, Pharmacia's Q- Building Laboratory, Amgen Lab Building AC-24, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the David Skaggs (NOAA) Research Laboratory, to name just a few. Awards, Publications, Presentations and Affiliations In 1987 Dr. Wolpert received a County Government Energy Conservation Award and in 1994 received the Rocky Mountain AEE Energy Management Executive of the Year award. In 2000, along with E Cube, he received a Design Award Citation from the U.S. GSA for energy -efficiency and optimization work on the new David Skaggs Building housing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration building in Boulder, CO. Dr. Wolpert has published twenty five technical articles, co-authored a chapter in a methodology text, has taught two courses at the University of Wisconsin's Professional Development series, and has presented a number of seminars and workshops related to commissioning and energy -efficiency. He is a member of ASHRAE (voting member of Guideline 14P, "Determination of Energy and Demand Savings"), ASHE (a Healthcare Construction Certificate holder), the United States Green Building Council, the Scientific Research Society, Yale Science and Engineering Association, the International Cogeneration Institute, and the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (Certificate Member and founding officer of the Boulder Valley chapter). Education and Certifications Dr. Wolpert holds a BA degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Delaware, Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Biochemistry from Yale University and is an Assoc. of Energy Engineers Certified Energy Manager (CEM). He also has his Commissioning Course Certificate from the Univ. of Wisconsin (1985), his Health Care Construction Professional Certificate from ASHE (2004) and is a LEED-Accredited Professional (2004). © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (p,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 14 Leonard R. Rozek, CEM, CDSM LEED-APO President As the President of E Cube, Inc, Mr. Rozek has been active in the energy services, renewable energy, performance contracting, and mechanical engineering profession for over 30 years. He has vast experience and knowledge in the analysis, engineering, design, construction and ongoing operation and maintenance of energy efficient technologies in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. Experience Mr. Rozek has worked directly with Dr. Wolpert and Nederland Refrigeration/E Cube since the mid-1980's. Early projects included a number of controls -based energy efficiency upgrades at existing facilities including one project for which Dr. Wolpert received a county energy award in 1987 (as discussed above). Subsequently; Mr. Rozek and Wolpert worked together for two years at Compaq Computers in Houston (through ERG and Highland Energy, as described subsequently) where they oversaw resource -efficiency new construction and renovation projects as well as O&M -based optimization. Since that time they have worked together on a number of utility -based conservation programs (UESCs) and Energy Saving Performance Contracts (ESPCs). EUA Cogenex Corporation Manager of Engineering and Construction: This position was an executive management position with the responsibility for all engineering and construction activities for the Western Region, including offices in Boulder, Colorado and Dallas/Austin, Texas. 2000 project level was $12 million in construction and another $64 million under study. Areas of responsibility include general management of the Boulder, Dallas and Austin offices, sales support and direction, oversight and personnel management of the engineering teams. Within the realm of management of the engineering teams this activity included final review and approval of all sales, engineering reports, contracts, subcontracts and budgets of all business. In addition, Mr. Rozek's performed as Corporate Vice President of Mechanical Engineering. Highland Energy Group Cofounder of Highland: Prior to the purchase of Highland Energy by EUA Cogenex Mr. Rozek was the VP of Mechanical Engineering and Construction Management leading a dedicated group of engineers, construction project managers and administrative staff. Environmental Research Groups International, Inc. (ERG) 1989 —1991 Director of Operations: Mr. Rozek developed short-term monitoring protocols for determining energy use in facilities. The information gathered through these studies was used to improve building simulation software and identify other potential energy saving strategies and system commissioning methodologies. Awards, Publications, Presentations and Affiliations American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers; American Society of Hospital Engineers, Colorado Association of Hospital Engineering Directors; Association of Energy Engineers, CEM, CDSM; CASBO; Western Resource Council; US Green Building Council, LEED-AP v2.1. Rozek, Stein, Energy Responsive Building Design: A Case Study From Pre -Construction Simulation Analysis to Post -Occupancy Monitoring, Proceedings of the North Texas AEE 5th Forum Conference Proceedings, 1991, Dallas, Texas Wolpert and Rozek, Short Term Monitoring as a Design Evaluation Tool, 1992, Proceedings of AEE GLOBALCON '92, San Jose, California, March 25-26, 1992. Education and Certifications Mr. Rozek holds an Associate of Arts in Economics from College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from University of Colorado, Boulder, CO © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 15 Jerry Deall, LEED-APO Senior Project Manager As the Senior Project Manager at E Cube, Mr. Deall draws from over 10 years experience with energy -efficiency and commissioning of building systems. His role entails management of all of the various phases of commissioning from design review to bid phase facilitation to documentation and fieldwork, and concluding with development of commissioning, reports and post -occupancy fieldwork. He leads such project efforts for a variety of building systems including EMS, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, life -safety, lighting, controls, laboratory and specialty systems. In addition, Mr. Deall conducts extensive building audits for installation quality, O&M improvements, sustainable design and energy -efficiency by participating in field visits and developing computer models for design and energy analysis. The above work entails management of project technical staff, management of project budget, development and execution of appropriate documentation including site/equipment audit forms, field inspections, measurements, and data analysis and reporting. Experience At E Cube Mr. Deall has led numerous commissioning and energy auditing efforts. Examples of projects include: the GSA Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse, a 190,000 square foot, courtroom and office building completed in February of 2003 where Mr. Deall provided design review input and managed the LEED"im and commissioning processes; the GSA David Skaggs Building, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a 378,000 square foot office and laboratory building in Boulder, CO, where Mr. Deall managed commissioning activities including post -occupancy optimization, helping this facility earn one of eight national GSA Energy & Technology Awards; City of Denver Bond Projects including District Police Stations, Libraries and recreation centers; and Amgen Building AC-24, a new 150,000 square foot pharmaceutical research laboratory in Longmont, Colorado, where Mr. Deall was thoroughly involved in field commissioning management, issue resolution expediting and facilitating commissioning meetings. Prior to his work at E Cube, Mr. Deall served as the Facilities Manager for three Boulder firms; Amrion (nutricuetical research and manufacturing), NeXagen Inc. (bio-medical research, currently owned by Gilead), Cell Technology Inc. (bio-medical research.). As start-up firms, much of the effort here involved simultaneously providing a productive working environment for demanding scientific research and manufacturing projects, while being responsible for on -going facility expansion and development. Tasks included design, construction and maintenance of office laboratories and vivaria — skills and knowledge that he brings to all of his E Cube projects. Previous to this experience, Mr. Deall worked as a master HVAC mechanic and service manager with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. As Service Manger for a diverse organization, he assisted in a wide range of services including system design, planned maintenance and field personnel supervision. Awards, Publications, Presentations and Affiliations Mr. Deal[ has made numerous professional conference presentations including: Energy -Efficient Laboratories: Realizing Performance Benefit, Labs for the 21 st Century, Cambridge, Mass. 1999; What Owners Should Know About Building Commissioning, GLOBALCON '99, Denver, Colo. April 7-8, 1999; Commissioning, How to Get More Bang for Your Green Buck, USGBC Member Summit - Green Building "University" Tucson Arizona, August 19-21, 2001; and Savings Due to Commissioning at the King Center Performing Arts Building, National Conference on Building Commissioning: Chicago Illinois, May 8 - 10, 2002. Affiliations include professional membership with the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and membership with the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES). Mr. Deall attended the University of Colorado, majoring in design. ©.2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 16 Trey King, LEED-APO Project Manager Mr. King has been with E Cube since January 2007. Prior to joining the E Cube team, Mr. King had sixteen years in the Test and Balance industry. During that tenure, his duties included field supervisor (10 years), project manager (6years), estimator, and trainer. From his years in the military, Mr. King has developed strong leadership skills and enjoys motivating people to do things that they otherwise might not attempt. Experience Mr. King has extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and their controls. He is an experienced technical troubleshooter utilizing a systematic approach to problem solving. His knowledge of the interrelationship between mechanical systems and their electronic control systems (mechatronics) has helped with the completion of numerous challenging projects. Recently, Mr. King was heavily involved with the balancing, commissioning, and certification of a BSL-3 lab that was about be decertified to a BSL-2 lab due to the inadequate skills of a previous contractor. Facilities and systems that Mr. King has extensive experience with include: research laboratories, research animal containment facilities, BSL-2 & BSL-3 facilities, chiller and heating plants, hospitals, surgical suites, MRI & PET centers, class 100 clean rooms, chip fabrication plants, arenas, hotels and convention centers, college libraries, and school district educational facilities. Mr. King is presently the Project Manager on current City of Fort Collins projects including the Lincoln Center Renovation, The South Transit Center and the Fort Collins Discovery Museum. Education and Certifications Mr. King has completed through his junior year in Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University. He has also studied Organizational Management and Leadership. His military education includes US Army Special Forces Qualification Course, Airborne School, Ranger School, and numerous advanced leadership courses. As a member of a Special Forces A -Team, Mr. King's responsibilities included training foreign national officers, Low Intensity Conflict management, direct action (combat), and indigenous force development. Steve Guinard Commissioning Specialist Mr. Guinard has over twenty-five years of experience in the building plant and process plumbing, refrigeration and HVAC. He is a licensed refrigeration technician, experienced with the diagnosis and upkeep of a full compliment of building HVAC systems. Before joining E Cube, Mr. Guinard was involved as Maintenance manager for several food process and production firms. Experience Mr. Guinard is the lead -commissioning specialist for many of E Cube's Denver area and national projects. His most recent experience since joining E Cube has been with the commissioning of building systems (EMS, HVAC, piping, Electrical distribution, lighting, and controls). This work included all of the various phases of commissioning from specification review to fieldwork and documentation. Included in his project experience are numerous City of © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (p,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 17 Denver projects including three new district police stations, a library and recreation centers, Amgen Building AC-24, Sandia National Laboratories, Boulder Valley Schools and Poudre Valley Schools. Mr. Guinard started his professional career with the study of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Delaware. Fred Bores Electrical Commissioning Specialist Mr. Bores, a licensed Master Electrician and Contractor, joined the E Cube team in 2001 and has been an associate of E Cube's since the early 1980's. Since joining E Cube he has been involved with the commissioning of electrical systems (Emergency Power, Photovoltaic, Lighting, and Day -lighting controls). This work included all of the various phases of commissioning from specifications review to documentation and fieldwork. In addition, Mr. Bores has over twenty-five years of experience in the electrical field. Projects completed at E Cube include the Alfred A. Arraj Federal Courthouse, Poudre Valley School District's Zach and Bacon Elementary Schools, Amgen AC-24 laboratory, and the City of Denver 1998 Bond Project (for Jacobs Facilities), which included three police stations, a library and recreation centers. Experience Projects completed at E Cube include the Alfred A. Arraj Federal Courthouse, Poudre Valley School District's Zach and Bacon Elementary Schools, Amgen AC-24 laboratory, and the City of Denver 1998 Bond Project (for Jacobs Facilities), which included three police stations, a library and recreation centers. Bill Brown, LEED-APO Commissioning Specialist Mr. Brown has over twenty-five years of experience in the plumbing, refrigeration and HVAC field. He is a licensed refrigeration technician and Master Plumber, experienced with the diagnosis and upkeep of a full compliment of building HVAC systems. In recent years, he has been involved with facilities in the role of Certified Facility Manager. At E Cube since early 2001, he is based in E Cube's Boulder, CO office and works throughout the country. Experience Before joining E Cube, Mr. Brown was involved as facilities manager for several high technology firms. At EarthWatch Inc., he was the facilities and safety manager and managed all facilities engineering for capital projects. During his stay at Concept Services, he was the manager of facilities and designed and implemented their preventative maintenance programs. While at E Cube, Mr. Brown has conducted major commissioning tasks for projects such as: MSK Cancer Center (NY, NY, in progress), Byron Rogers Federal Courthouse in Denver, a number of Qwest Data Centers around the U.S., the Arraj Federal Courthouse in Denver, two Amgen bioresearch facilities in Longmont, Colo. and a number of northern Colo. high-performance K-12 school projects (which included thermal storage, advanced lighting controls and other innovations). For most of these projects Mr. Brown has developed commissioning documentation including checkout procedure forms, progress tracking forms, and integrated system testing forms, has executed field commissioning procedures such as installation checkouts, functional performance testing and integrated systems testing, has managed issue © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (F,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 18 resolution and tracking, has supervised O&M manual development and owner training, and has developed final commissioning reports. Education, Awards and Publications Mr. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Soil Science/Biotechnology Interdisciplinary Studies Program and a Master of Science Degree in Ecological Risk Assessment from Colorado State University at Ft. Collins, Colorado.. Bill is also an active member of IFMA and holds current OSHA Safety Trainer and EPA Refrigerant certificates. He also recently completed a High Performance Building Envelope Training course and has developed Cx forms for building envelope Cx. Bruce Marye Commissioning Specialist / Test and Balance Analyst Mr. Marye has been involved with the construction, installation, start-up, and Test, Adjust and Balance (TAB) work of HVAC systems for the last 33 years. Twenty-three of these have been in the TAB side of HVAC systems. He holds a NEBB (National Environmental Balancing Bureau) certification in Air and Hydronic TAB, Sound and Vibration Measurements, and Building Systems Commissioning. At E Cube since early 1999, Mr. Marye provides thorough execution of field commissioning activities and expert technical analysis of test and balance procedures. He is based in E Cube's Boulder, CO office and frequently works in the Chicago area. Experience Before joining E Cube, Mr. Marye was involved in the commissioning of new HVAC systems acting as the lead agent for many projects. Key examples include the Getty Center in Los Angeles, CA, a one million square foot office, research and exhibition facility, the University of California, Northridge, the David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base, the Lockheed -Martin Aerospace Facility, the System Support Building and the Central Plant remodel at Buckley Air Force Base, and the Fairchild Hall and Mitchell Hall at the Air Force Academy. At E Cube, Mr. Marye has conducted major commissioning tasks for projects such as: St. Charles High School in St. Charles, IL; Qwest Communications Data Centers (5,000 to 50,000 square feet each), nationwide; Relera Communications Centers (5,000 to 11,000 square feet each), nationwide; the Central Plant for the Church of Latter Day Saints in Salt lake City, UT; the Colorado Department of Corrections in Sterling, CO; the Starz Encore Corporate Headquarters in Englewood, CO, the Direct TV Receiving/Transmit Facility in Castle Rock, CO; and several City and County of Denver new and renovated buildings. In addition, Mr. Marye assisted in acceptance phase and optimization phase work at both Pharmacia's Q-Building Lab and the Northwestern Memorial Hospital Redevelopment project. For most of these projects Mr. Marye has developed commissioning documentation including checkout procedure forms, progress tracking forms, and integrated system testing forms, has executed field commissioning procedures such as installation checkouts, TAB verification, functional performance testing and integrated systems testing, has managed issue resolution and tracking, has supervised O&M manual development and owner training, and has developed final commissioning reports. Awards, Publications, Presentations and Affiliations Mr. Marye is a past instructor for Denver Public Schools in Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of Air and Hydronic Systems. He is a past President and Technical Chairman for the Denver, CO NEBB chapter, member of NEBB's Sound and Vibration National Committee, and past member of NEBB's board of directors. Education and Certifications Mr. Marye has completed a number of professional development courses including a four year apprenticeship with Sheet Metal Workers Local #9, three years in drafting, Denver City Code, Blueprint Reading, Welding, Testing, Adjusting, Balancing of Air and Hydronic Systems, and Sound and Vibration Measurement. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 - Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 1 Table of Contents COVER LETTER ......................... 1. HISTORY............................................................................. Corporate Organization History ........................ Services provided ....... 2. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ........................................ Sustainable Design & Energy Efficiency ........................................... High Efficiency Projects.................................................................... 3. CREDENTIALS.................................................................... Licenses & Certifications.................................................................. Resumes......................................................................................... 4. UNIQUE CAPABILITIES...................................................... Process........................................................................................... Design Phase Commissioning.......................................................... Construction Phase Commissioning................................................. Approach......................................................................................... Methodsand Tools.......................................................................... Scheduling....................................................................................... Commissioning Status Tracking ............................... ...................... Staff Experience and Expertise........................................................ 5. LEED EXPERIENCE ...................... & REFERENCES.................................................................... 7. JCI EXPERIENCE............................................................... Controls Optimization........................................................................ .................................................... 2 ..................................................... 3 .......................................................... 3 .......................................................... 3 .......................................................... 4 ..................................................... 5 .......................................................... 5 .......................................................... 6 ...................................................12 ........................................................ 12 ........................................................ 13 ................................................... 21 ........................................................ 21 ........................................................ 22 ........................................................ 22 ........................................................ 25 ........................................................ 26 ........................................................ 26 ........................................................ 27 ........................................................ 29 ................................................... 32 ................................................... 35 ................................................... 40 ........................................................ 40 © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (pi089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 19 Terrell Thomas Mechanical Commissioning Specialist Mr. Thomas joined E Cube in 2007 with more than twenty-six years of experience mechanical systems maintenance, repair, installation and acceptance testing. Mr. Thomas works as a field Cx Specialist working independently under the guidance of a Project Manager that coordinates Cx activities and establishes schedules. Mr. Thomas' experience provides our clients with a knowledgeable individual that has not only provided installation of HVACR systems, but has also provided the ongoing maintenance of these systems. This grounding of many years of experience benefits E Cube projects by providing application and operational knowledge that will assist the project in maintaining the quality of the installation and project schedule. Experience Prior to joining E Cube, Mr. Thomas owned All Heating & Cooling Services before moving on to Choice Mechanical where he acted as Supervisor and Lead Service Technician. At E Cube, Mr. Thomas has preformed mechanical commissioning tasks for wide variety of projects including a new high school campus for Valor Christian Schools, several projects for the Cheyenne School District, a new high school campus for the Lake Palmer School District, Operations Facilities for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at' Fort Carson, the IBM Boulder Building 3 Data Center, the Colorado Springs Data Center for Fed Ex, the Student Recreation Center Addition/Renovation and Academic Instruction Building for Colorado State University, the Chiller Replacement at Buckley Air Force Base, and the Key Bank Data Center in Ohio. Education and Certifications Mr. Thomas currently holds certification as a Heating & Ventilation Supervisor, Refrigeration Supervisor, Steam & Hot Water Supervisor and is a Certified Machinist. Additionally, he has completed a number of courses in Refrigeration, Compressor Operations and Services, RSES Controls, Modulating Furnaces, and Effective Speaking and Human Relations. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (Ft089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 20 Ctty a Fort Collins CM/GC Sub -Contractors & Vendors Cube, Inc. Architect Design Consultants Technical Authorities Management Support Jack Wolpert, CEM Len Rozek, CEM LEED —APO LEED —APO Jerry Deall Project Executive Project Executive LEED — APO CEO President Senior Project Manager Main Point of Contact Trey King LEED-APO Project Manager t Field Support l Bill Brown LEED—APO Bruce Marye Steve Guinard Commissioning Test & Balance Commissioning Specialist Analyst Specialist swami Fred Bores Terrell Thomas Electrical Mechanical Commissioning Commissioning Specialist Specialist © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) Commissioning Services Qualifications 4. Unique Capabilities September 14, 2010 Paoe 21 Process The objective of Commissioning (Cx) is to provide independent third -party documented confirmation that a facility fulfills the functional and performance requirements of the building owner, occupants and operators. To accomplish this, E Cube offers a structured, systematic and well grounded process to this project that begins in the design phase and continues through the warranty and building optimization phases. We expand on approaches presented in industry standard documents such as ASHRAE Guideline 1 (co -written by E Cube), National Institutes of Health Model Commissioning Guidelines and BCA Commissioning Guidelines, and others with a comprehensive, team -based, proactive, and hands-on commissioning program developed from decades of experience in the industry. Key stages of this program are illustrated in the flow -chart below. THE QUALITY BUILDING PROCESS® Design Phase ............................................................... Construction Phase nTypical MEP System n Commissioning Process Pre -Functional Procedures Pre -Startup Testing Design Review (SD, DD, CD Phases) Develop Commissioning Plan and Specifications ..................................I ........................................... Typical Control System Commissioning Process Pre -Functional Checklists Point to Point Testing Contractor/Vendor Start-up I I Network Verification I Programming Post -Startup Testing I I Sequence Checks and Tuning Functional Procedures Functional Checkouts Integrated Systems Operation `' COMPLETE OPERATING SYSTE r. . O&M Manuals and Training O&M Preparation Training Preparation Draft O&M Manuals Final O&M Manuals Owner Training Post -Occupancy Cx Complementing the above commissioning stages diagram is the following diagram, which illustrates E Cube's Layered Approach to High Performance Facility commissioning. This illustrates the fact that we progressively test broad areas such as components and equipment, moving to more focused areas such as sub -systems, culminating in an Integrated Systems Test, which tests the interaction of all of the above. In this way completeness of each step in the process in ensured before successive (and more complex) steps are initiated. Thus, progress without "back- tracking" is ensured. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (p,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 22 E Cube Layered Approach YIssu;e�Tra�ckmg.;: & Resolution Integrated System Oper. System -Level Function Equipment -Level Functionals Below are descriptions of major tasks and goals associated with each of the phases of the Quality Building Process as shown in the Quality Building Process Flow Chart which E Cube has successfully applied to all of our projects. Design Phase Commissioning This phase of the process involves thorough review of the design documents to ensure that the owner's design intent is maintained, documented, and communicated effectively and development of Cx Specifications and a Cx Plan. Technical Design Review Throughout the design phase for a project, we conduct thorough technical design reviews. These occur at each major phase of design, such as Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents. Depending on the owners/project's needs, there may be one or more reviews at each of these phases. Each review covers issues such as design concept, maintenance of design intent, energy -efficiency, commissionability, testing, balancing, operation and maintenance and many other. areas that contribute to a high performance facility. Comments from the CXA'S review are forwarded to the owner and Cx team for consideration and possible inclusion in the final construction documents. The CxA also attends selected meetings as part of this review process as requested. Cx Spec A major component of an effective and efficient commissioning process is the inclusion of a Cx specifications section in the contract documents. This specification, written by the CxA, addresses the contractor's responsibilities as they relate to the commissioning process. Contractor requirements such as attending Cx meetings, providing forms, completing forms, providing technical assistance, etc. are included in the specification along with a description of the tasks expected to be completed by the contractor. Including the specification in the design documents makes the Cx process part of the contractor's formal contract and apparent up front. The intent of the Cx specification is to document requirements, promote a team atmosphere amongst all parties involved in commissioning, and have a reference for expected contractor performance without surprises. Cx Plan Unlike the Cx specification, the Cx Plan is typically developed during the design phase and is intended to discuss roles and responsibilities of all parties of the Cx team, rather than just the contractors. The construction phase Cx process is documented in this plan. The CxA develops this document with input from the rest of the Cx Team. Cx Team meetings are scheduled as needed to support this effort. Additional documents are developed on an as -needed basis to fully document the process (O&M Manual development guidelines, training guidelines, etc.). Guidelines containing contractor -commissioning requirements are integrated into the process for the commissioned equipment and systems. Construction Phase Commissioning ■ Commissioning Kick -Off - Soon after contracts have been awarded, the Commissioning Authority (CxA) conducts a kick-off meeting to review the commissioning procedures and requirements with the affected © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 23 contractors. Both the Prime Contractors and, where appropriate, their major sub -contractors and/or vendors attend this meeting. The intent is to introduce the commissioning team to the process, address any questions and concerns early on, and help encourage contractor "buy -in" and proactive involvement in the process. ■ Pre -Functional Procedures - This phase of the Cx process consists of a series of field observations conducted during the installation of commissioned equipment to verify and document that: (1) the installed equipment matches the design documents and contractor submittals; (2) the equipment is installed per the specifications, drawings and manufacturer's recommendations; (3) utility connections to equipment such as electrical, steam, chilled water, etc. have been successfully completed; (4) equipment is ready for start-up. The CxA utilizes detailed checklists developed from our own experience, industry standards and project specific equipment submittals. The installing contractor with E Cube's supervision and guidance completes the checklists. Pre - Functional (PF) checklists are important to ensure that the equipment and systems are installed correctly and that start-up, and subsequent operation procedures (including TAB) may proceed without unnecessary delays. Each piece of equipment receives a full PF checkout; no sampling strategies are used. In general for PF checkouts, each piece of equipment must be successfully completed prior to start-up. ■ Pre -Start -Up Testing - consists of the normally specified contractor testing which is executed prior to startup of mechanical equipment and/or energizing electrical equipment. Typical pre -startup testing includes leak testing of piping and ductwork and megger and hi -pot testing of electrical gear and wiring. The goal of the this process is to help ensure that these tests are rigorously executed using sound procedures and are accurately documented. To meet this goal the CxA reviews the contractors' test procedures and forms prior to the start of testing, observes selected test procedures and reviews the contractors' completed test documents. The contractor provides advanced notification, typically through the CM/GC, for all testing to allow witnessing. All test procedures must be observed by either the CxA, CM or Owner and signed -off by the personnel witnessing the test. All testing must be substantially complete prior to equipment/system startup. ■ Contractor/Vendor Startup - E Cube's startup phase Cx services help ensure that: (1) equipment installation, PF procedures and pre -startup testing have been fully completed and documented prior to startup; (2) startup procedures meet the equipment manufacturer's recommendations; (3) startup activities are planned in advance with adequate notice provided; (4) startup activities are fully documented; and (5) after completion of startup activities, equipment will be capable of operating safely and without excessive wear, tear or damage for subsequent Post -Startup Testing and Functional Performance Procedures. To meet these goals, the contractors supplying major equipment are required to submit a written startup plan outlining required prerequisites (i.e. piping filled & vented, electric power, electrician available for reversing motor rotation, etc.), proposed startup procedures and proposed documentation. Typically, the startup plan is based on the equipment manufacturer's standard published literature. However, where this does not exist the contractor and E Cube work together to develop appropriate procedures and forms. Startup activities are scheduled only after approval of the contractor's startup plan and completion of PF procedures and Pre -startup Testing. No unscheduled startups are allowed. All startup procedures are witnessed and signed -off by either the CM or the CxA to verify that appropriate procedures were used. • Post -Startup Testing -This phase consists of the normally specified contractor -performed testing, which is executed after startup of mechanical equipment and/or energizing electrical equipment. Typical post -startup testing includes Testing and Balancing of hydronic and ventilation systems, performance testing of chillers, cooling towers, emergency generators, ATS, etc., and BAS point-to-point testing and sequence checkouts. Specific procedures are listed in the project specifications. The goal of commissioning in this phase is to help ensure that these tests are rigorously executed using sound procedures and are accurately documented. To meet this goal, the E Cube reviews the contractor's test procedures and forms prior to the start of testing, witnesses selected test procedures and reviews the contractor's completed test documents. As part of this phase, E Cube conducts a TAB planning meeting with the test and balance contractor to review the contractor's intended procedures, documentation and schedule. We feel that reviewing the TAB contractor's planned procedures, in -progress work and completed reports are a crucial part of commissioning a facility. We have actively pursued this process in the majority of our previous commissioning projects. This TAB Review process begins with a thorough description of TAB contractor responsibilities in the Cx Spec (if design phase commissioning services are provided), continues with a TAB Planning meeting prior to performing any TAB © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (F,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 24 work, and concludes with a random sample verification of completed balance points and review of the final TAB documents. Additionally in this process, we help ensure the proper collaboration between the TAB contractor and the controls contractor. ■ Functional Procedures - These consist of a series of field checkouts conducted after completion of Startup Procedures and Contractor Post -startup Testing. The intent is to verify the operational performance of equipment and systems. Equipment -level Functional Procedures (FPs) are used to verify operation and capacity of selected equipment such as boilers, chillers cooling towers, pumps, exhaust fans, air handling units, etc. System -level FPs are developed to verify the following aspects of system operation: (1) system operation under both normal and alternate operating conditions and modes; (2) interactions between equipment and sub -systems; (3) operation of safeties and interlocks; (4) control system operation, response time, stability and tuning (5) system response to abnormal and/or emergency conditions such as equipment failure and power outages; and (6) preparation for execution of Integrated System Procedures. The CxA, who is also responsible for execution of the procedures with assistance from the contractors, develops the procedures and forms used for the FP's. Coordination and scheduling of the FP's is conducted jointly by the Cx Team. ■ Integrated System Procedures (ISP) - ISPs consist of a series of system -level field checkouts intended to verify that interactive operation of the building systems being commissioned meet the design intent and the contract documents. The specific procedures, which comprise the ISPs, include the Fire/Life Safety Procedures (FLSPs) and Emergency System Procedures (ESPs). FLSPs verify interactive operation of commissioned systems in response to simulated fire conditions. Emphasis is placed on checking interactive operation of the Fire/Life Safety, BAS and Smoke Management Systems. These procedures also verify the ability of the system to contain and evacuate smoke from selected spaces without impeding egress. ESPs verify operation of the emergency power system including interactive operation of all commissioned systems and equipment fed by the emergency power system. Selected equipment failures and fire conditions (FLSPs) may be simulated during the ESPs to evaluate the response to these conditions while operating on emergency power. ESPs also evaluate operation of generator -shedding and load -shedding functions. The Cx Team under the leadership of the CxA jointly develops procedures and documentation requirements. Coordination, scheduling and execution of the ISP's are a joint effort by the entire Cx Team. ISP's are executed with the building in full operational mode, after substantial completion of the FPP's, and prior to Final Operational Orientation and Demonstration. These procedures are especially coital in the verification of any Atrium smoke mode testing, which may need to be performed. Verification and acceptance of atrium smoke evacuation can be challenging and must be construed and planned in detail for a successful outcome. Seasonal Procedures - Not shown on the flow diagram, these are functional procedures that address opposite season operation. That is, functional procedures conducted during the construction phase typically only allow for accurate testing for one season (heating or cooling). Opposite season testing must be performed approximately 6 to 10 months later to verify system performance for the opposite season as requested in this RFQ. • Post Occupancy Optimization - This service, which has benefited many of our clients, reviews building operation during the occupancy phase. We work closely with facility engineers to address areas in which building performance can be further streamlined and energy -efficient. To accomplish this, we use a variety of methods including building operation trending, installation of data -logging devices to capture equipment performance, and the incorporation of this data into energy calculation spreadsheets that allow us to plot various aspects of performance. - These graphical representation allow for a clear, technical investigation into areas of improvement. Related to this, we also offer measurement and verification services, which satisfy LEED M&V credit requirements. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 25 Approach For each of the phases of the commissioning process shown above, E Cube utilizes a philosophy based in being team -oriented, proactive, and hands-on. Following are some elements that comprise each of these approach philosophies. Team -Based ■ Cx Team — In our experience, -the value of Cx is maximized when the Cx process is designed, developed and executed as a cooperative team effort involving the owner, design team, CxA, and the contractors — the Cx Team. ■ Communication — We strive to create a team atmosphere from the very beginning by initiating good communication via a Cx Orientation Meeting.with the owner, owner's representative, design team, and CM/GC (preferably in the early design phases) and a Cx Kick-off meeting with the contractors in the early construction phase. The intent is that all parties see their valuable role in the Cx process and contribute to the end goal, which is to obtain the highest quality building possible. ■ Roles & Responsibilities — To help ensure full cooperation of all members of the Cx Team (and especially the contractors), it is imperative that everyone's roles and responsibilities are clearly defined at the beginning of the project. This way the contractors know what the CxA expects from them and what level of effort will be required on their part so they can budget, schedule and staff these activities. Ideally, roles and responsibilities are defined during the design development and construction documentation phase of the project and included in the contractor's bid packages in the form of a Commissioning Specification. ■ Contractor Cooperation — Gaining the cooperation of the contractors is also a matter of trust. In our experience there is great benefit to having a continuous CxA presence on -site during most of the construction phase of a project. This site presence gives the CxA the opportunity to identify potential issues as early as possible in the construction process, reducing the need for rework, change orders and potential schedule delays. ■ Good Working Relations — Extensive CxA field presence also allows development of good working relations with the contractor's field personnel. Once these relationships are developed, the contractors are much more likely to come forward and ask the CxA for advice or clarification when they are unsure how to proceed or suspect they have a problem. By contrast, the contractors typically see a CxA who only shows up on site intermittently to conduct (often -unannounced) inspections as an outsider — as the owner's 'quality police'. In this situation, the contractors are less likely to offer information or ask for assistance that may be vital in early detection or avoidance of potential problems. ■' Owner's Staff Involvement — We like to get the owner's O&M staff involved in Cx as much as feasible because this makes turnover easier, improves O&M, is better training, and reduces early occupant complaints. This is of added value in the design phase of the project, when key O&M -related design decisions are made. ■ FONs — To help maintain a cooperative atmosphere among the members of the Cx Team, we prefer to address issues and potential problems as 'Field Observation Notes'® (discussed in further detail below) rather than noting these issues as a 'Deficiency Log' or 'Corrective Action Report', for example. This approach is just as effective for tracking issue status and resolution, but is less threatening to the contractors and allows for more open discussion of issues resulting in faster and better resolutions. Proactive ■ Proactive rather than Reactive — Our emphasis is a proactive approach to steer quality from the beginning instead of being reactive and having to restore .quality later which is very costly. This approach is where we endeavor to get the Cx team motivated to contribute to the commissioning process from day one. We find open issues as early as possible, encouraging contractors to do the same. On many jobs, we have had contractors coming to us with open issues and suggestions for improvements — indication that they really see our process as a team effort. • Quick Resolution — Following issue identification, we work with the responsible parties to resolve issues quickly thereby avoiding rework, changes, etc. This approach strongly contrasts with the more common approach of just reviewing contractor forms after work is already installed (as mentioned in the Team -Based Approach section above). • Strong On -Site Presence — We put a great deal of emphasis on maintaining a strong on -site presence. This means that the Cx process is not just a paperwork exercise — documentation is important, but most of the benefit is having the CxA on site as much as possible working hands-on with the construction team. This is of © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (plo89) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 26 most particular importance with a renovation project like this one which will have many field decisions being made throughout the construction phase. ■ Contractor Documentation — We typically request that contractors submit proposed test forms and procedures, which they are responsible for developing (TAB procedures, start-up forms, etc.), for our review prior to the scheduled start of fieldwork. This allows for concerns to be identified and corrected prior to the need for having to redo either fieldwork or documentation. In many cases E Cube will need to supply this documentation. Hands -On ■ Field Experienced Staff — A significant benefit of E Cube's Cx services is that we are a very "hands-on" company. That is, all of our staff members, whether they have design, engineering, architecture, facility management or other background, get closely involved in project fieldwork. The end result, we feel, is a more comprehensive understanding of systems operation, and hence, designs. ■ "Real World" Input into Design Phase Cx — Our staff is very familiar with "real world" issues associated with the operation, maintenance and performance of systems. Using this experience we often bring key issues to the forefront in the design stage and add our experience to enhance the design of the facility. ■ "Continuity of Quality" — For our clients, this means that the E Cube staff members you meet during the RFQ process are the people who will be on site addressing issues, conducting tests and "getting their hands dirty" as opposed to management personnel who appear for the RFQ interviews but do not end up having any direct involvement with the project. As part of our team -based, proactive and hands-on approach, we feel that added presence of the CxA on the project site can be of great value to a building owner steering that quality. This presence allows for the development of good relationships between the contractors and the CxA, but also allows the CxA to monitor the contractor's activities and documentation -keeping more thoroughly. This is especially important in the pre -functional and testing stages of a project, where the contractors have the majority of the responsibilities of quality control rather than the CxA. Added site observational time helps ensure that all contractor activities are given the attention, direction and evaluation that are crucial to a successful commissioning process. Methods and Tools In order to execute the Quality Building Process, we utilize a number of proven methods and tools. Although these methods have been very effective for many years, they are continuously being streamlined to result in the highest value and benefit to our clients. Scheduling Our scheduling approach follows our strong belief in teamwork and being proactive. First, we work along side the Customer, GC/CM, AOR, FOR and the contractors, incorporating our Cx tasks with their standard construction schedules. In this way we make Cx an integral part of contractor's activities, rather than an accessory task (which can often be left ignored). This also encourages quick resolution of open issues since the Cx tasks that result in identification of such issues closely follows the respective construction tasks. Second, our internal scheduling allows for the appropriate team members to be readily assigned based for each Cx task at hand and their expertise. We have a local presence in the Fort Collins area and can therefore respond quickly to changes in schedule and impromptu meetings. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (p,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 27 Commissioning Status Tracking Report updated m:1211=1 updated by, MVS BY E-CUBE BY CWMACTCR IrGM Date ete BY Eg18E � ••��F�i�f1CCCC�CJ�C]�C��CCC �� m��oCCCCo�C�C��CC �G�� e L III®��ICCCCCG`e�IVl�I�I�CCJC� ��CdO�fa4�1L�1CC7�C��CC C.-� Commissioning Status Tracking E Cube's Commissioning Status Tracking Report is an indispensable tool for easily tracking, documenting and communicating the progress of a Cx project. It contains a detailed listing of each type of equipment and the various pieces of equipment under that type. For each line item, the progress of Cx tasks is tracked by filling in progress blocks after reviewing the completeness of the field Cx forms for that piece of equipment. In this way, the project manager can easily review the Cx status for each piece of equipment. Additionally, this tracking report provides blocks, which note the receipt/completion of critical forms to be completed by the contractors (i.e., start-up, test and balance, etc.). As always, this report can be modified to more closely suit the client's needs. This report is issued to the entire Cx team periodically (more frequently when construction activity is high — typically bi-weekly), usually in an electronic format and can be web -based, as well. This way, all parties can easily see what remains to be completed and take the appropriate actions to complete these items. Below is a sample Status Tracking Report. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 28 Field Observation Notes (FONs®) E Cube's Field Observation Notes (FONs®) are used to record, track, and communicate all open issues observed during the construction phase Cx process. The FONs includes key information for each open issue such as the date it was identified, who identified it, the spec section or drawing number that can be referenced for the correct design requirement, the party responsible for the correction of the item, the equipment/system involved, a brief but clear description of the issue, comments on the status of the issue, and the date it was resolved (as well as a record of the resolution). Each issue is given a unique identification number so it can be search for and tracked easily. The FONs is typically issued electronically on a bi-weekly basis to the entire Cx team and often, the open issues are discussed during periodic Cx meetings. In this way, the FONs promotes a team approach to resolving Cx issues and allows for a clear and focused discussion by all Cx team members. The format also allows for items to be carried over into the construction phase FONs for tracking. Below is a sample FONs. xrElk ._ . =7 bl, 1 iI.1111 ■ •! I11111:1 ::'�II�I I,11� I11:111:.•:I' •. _.II ::.1111 11 l'--=•1.:1 II:11• �f / 1:..1+= :: �r11111=14 6• 1 /1 . • . •: • . • 0. •• • : to • • rl • . cr •V a•. won © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3104 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 2 COVER LETTER September 14, 2010 John Stephen, LEED-AP Senior Buyer 215 North Mason Street, 2"d Floor Fort Collins, CO 80524 Re: Request for Qualifications, Annual Building Commissioning, City of Ft. Collins Dear Mr. Stephen, This statement of qualifications is being written to express our interest in continuing to support the City of Ft. Collins with design assistance and commissioning on an annual basis with both Federal and Non -Federal projects. We are confident that our firm, especially our Senior Project Manager Jerry Deall, and your main point of contact, Project Manager Trey King, are both highly qualified and motivated to be valuable assets throughout design, construction, acceptance and warranty periods, and that our services will give you a high level of assurance that all systems are complete and functioning per the design intent upon project completions. Our vast amount of experience and depth of knowledge will allow us to successfully complete commissioning and retro commissioning as the scope of work has been outlined. Building on procedures established in industry standards such as ASHRAE Guideline 1 (developed with material from E Cube), Building Commissioning Association (BCA), PECI Guidelines, and LEED, E Cube separates itself from its competitors by employing a unique proactive approach that is well-grounded in a teamwork philosophy — one in which the entire project team contributes to the integrated whole building approach to commissioning and retro commissioning from the very beginning. Additionally, we emphasize thorough communication, organization, scheduling, tracking, and documentation on all of our projects, resulting in an efficient and highly effective commissioning process that gives optimum level of value to our clients. We feel that this approach is essential for achieving the highest quality building possible and cost effective energy efficient retro-fits. To help accomplish the goal of a High Performance Facilities, we bring a committed and skilled professional staff with diverse backgrounds including architects, engineers, facility operators, controls experts and test and balance specialists. As a firm, E Cube has the experience gained on over 500 commissioning projects and our staff carries more than 500 combined years of facilities experience. In addition, our local presence gives us a great deal of flexibility in responding to changing construction schedules and has allowed us to establish strong working relationships with many of the area's top architect, engineers, and contractors. E Cube is a member of the United States Green Building Council and is currently working on our 121 st LEED Project (NC, EB, Cl Campus &Healthcare & Schools). We are presently leading commissioning efforts on a number of local LEED projects including CSU's new Student Recreation Center and City of Fort Collins projects such as the Lincoln Center Renovation, South Transit Center and the Fort Collins Discovery Museum. Having focused on energy -efficiency, sustainable design, and environmental issues for over 30 years, we have completed many projects that emphasized these goals. We have provided a comprehensive, multi -stage commissioning process including design assistance, bid -phase support, construction phase commissioning, acceptance phase commissioning, and post occupancy optimization including measurement and verification. In addition we have a vast amount of experience in working on Federal Projects having provided commissioning services on projects with the General Services Administration, US Air Force, National Park Service and the US Forest Service to name a few. In addition, we have also provided services on various federally funded projects for many city and county agencies. On the following pages, we have provided the information you requested. In closing, everyone here at E Cube would like to thank you for this opportunity to present our qualifications. We look forward to continuing our relationship with the City of Ft. Collins. Sincerely, l�Z;el__ Leonard Rozek, CEN1 LEED-AP President, E Cube, Inc. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 - Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (p,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 29 Design Review Notes (DRNs®) Similar in methodology to the Field Observation Notes, The Design Review Notes (DRNs®) provide a means for tracking and communicating open issues during the design review phase. Each issue is recorded with an individual identification number and includes pertinent information such as the drawing number or spec section in which the issue occurs, the date noted, the person who noted, a brief but clear description including any recommendations for resolution, status of issue resolution and the date resolved. The DRN is issued to the Cx team at the end of every major stage of design (i.e., schematic design, design development, and CD and/or as required by the project's Cx scope). Issues are often discussed at periodic design - phase Cx meetings. Below is a sample section from a DRN. Design Review Notes IdNo I dlnit IdDate Priority Div DWG/Spec stem Resp Type Description ResStat ResNote ResDate Ensure that design minimizes noise and vibration from mechanical room floors to other spaces and from mechanical equipment to all 593 MVS 3125/03 H 13 General ESD Design spaces, particularly sound sensitive spaces such as imaging rooms, Open reading rooms, etc. (Previous DRN # 145. 159). Will any of the floors (kitchen, 4th floc a chilled water 502 MDH 3/20/03 H 15 MZ-101A CHW ESD Design GPM demand that exceeds what the size can provide? Open (kitchen equipment, RI t_ G Heat Recovery / © . S I izer on dwgs (see 15550-2.8) - pre, 507 MDH 3/21/03 H 15 MZ-102A Ste end/Co ESD E`\��✓c� ak d/or boiler room ventilation air. Open N # 234) l:f. Consider ambulance AHU heat recovery for exhaust air. (Previous DRN # 215. 2181 riser diagram implies that exhaust fans have a horizontal es O` manThe Docu t the roof line. The roof plan shows them on 511 MVS 3/21/03 H (i�V anal ESD the roof with a vertical discharge. Which is correct? Recommend Open *-4— fans go on the roof with vertical discharge to minimize potential contamination. ;11�dischelow Solar collectors: Staff Experience and Expertise To deliver this wide range of technical services, E Cube's staff consists of team members from a variety of backgrounds including mechanical and electrical engineers, architects, facility managers, project managers, commissioning specialists, test and balance specialists, and HVAC/refrigeration specialists. This diverse talent combined with E Cube's corporate history of combining 'hands-on' field experience with sound technical engineering analysis gives us a unique ability to manage a broad range of commissioning services, from systems evaluation during the planning & design phases to identification and facilitation of issue resolution during the construction phase. Furthermore, this combination of 'hands-on' and engineering experience is invaluable in understanding and working with the needs of both.contractors and building owners. The end result is high quality buildings and a high level of client satisfaction and return business. Of our 17 member staff, 12 are located in the Denver metro area, thus providing a strong local presence, familiarity with the area, and the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to changing project schedules. Many of our staff members have an area of specialty or specific focus in addition to their commissioning expertise. We utilize this valuable experience in a team approach whereby all staff members support each other in achieving an efficient and successful commissioning project. Following are examples of some specialty areas and the staff members that provide support and guidance in those areas. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 30 Test & Balance Oversight As part of our commissioning efforts, E Cube routinely reviews all TAB procedures and processes with the TAB contractor prior to the start of TAB to provide oversight & verification of the TAB process. After completion of TAB, we review the TAB report and will provide comments as deemed appropriate. Many of our team members receive support and guidance on this subject from Mr. Bruce Marye, our Lead Test and Balance Analyst. Mr. Marye has been involved with the construction, installation, start-up, and TAB work of HVAC systems for the last 33 years. Twenty-three of these years have been in the TAB side of HVAC systems. This includes 31 years in the sheet metal industry, 15 years as a TAB field technician, 10 years TAB supervisor, and 8 years in system commissioning. Mr. Marye holds a NEBB (National Environmental Balancing Bureau) certification in, Air and Hydronic, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing, Sound and Vibration Measurements, and Building systems commissioning. He has served as instructor in the teaching of Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of air and Hydronic systems and has also served as technical chairman for the local NEBB chapter. Mr. Marye is currently on the NEBB board of directors. Facility Management / O&M Jerry Deall, Jack Wolpert, Steve Guinard, and Bill Brown have extensive previous experience as facility engineers. As a result, they are well -familiar with operation and maintenance issues and provide, guidance to our staff in these areas. Additionally, we are able to tap the knowledge of facility engineers that we work with on current and past project, learning something new from each of them. With this support, E Cube helps establish O&M programs in new buildings as well as reviews O&M procedures in existing buildings. We provide services to support the development of O&M manuals as well as training for building management staff. Controls Optimization A critical area for most commissioning projects is the Building Automation and Controls System. E Cube draws support from our experienced staff members and outsourced specialists to assist in providing thorough controls system commissioning. E Cube, having existed as an HVAC-refrigeration service company for close to 15 years (as Nederland Refrigeration) has an extensive background in all areas of DDC controls and Energy Management Systems (EMS). Dr. Wolpert and Len Rozek's DDC controls experience spans 30 years. Much of this early experience involved small to medium sized commercial and industrial facilities including a wide range of municipal facilities (offices, recreation centers, fire stations, public safety building, fleet maintenance, industrial & computer manufacturing facilities, etc.). Len Rozek's controls experience includes University campus -wide controls, Gates Rubber plants nationally, numerous hospital campuses and many of the ski areas in Colorado, (Vail, Beaver Creek, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Crested Butte and A Basin), have controls that were directly designed and installed by Mr. Rozek. We have commissioned new and re -commissioned existing facilities with a wide range of Building Management Systems including Siemens Insight/Apogee, Alerton, Automated Logic, Allen Bradley, Teletrol, Trane, Honeywell, Staefa, Johnson Controls Metasys, CSI, TAC/Andover, Robertshaw, and various others. This work included interfacing with both facility operators and manufacturer's support staff to both improve operation and better utilize trending, reporting and energy management capabilities of these systems. E Cube continually expands our knowledge with the newest efforts for multiple system integration controls utilizing various system protocols like BacNet, LonWorks and ModBus. Finally, staff here has been involved in some projects where we utilized an EMS system as a portable short-term monitoring device. This proved to be quite successful from both a data collection/handling and cost standpoint. In addition, we have been working on using the EMS for long term monitoring and energy optimization at Northwestern memorial Hospital, NOAA, Pharmacia, and other on -going projects. E Cube's internal technical support staff in this area includes Jack Wolpert and Len Rozek. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 31 Outside support (if necessary) comes from Ira Goldschmidt, an industry leader with over 25 years of design, commissioning, contracting and business development experience in the Building HVAC, Controls and Energy Management industry. Mr. Goldschmidt developed some of the first commercial DDC systems and is a leader in the application of building automation system for HVAC control, energy management, commissioning, and life safety. Additionally, he is known throughout the industry for his ability to help building owners/managers, designers and contractors with complex comfort, temperature control and integration design and operating issues. Mr. Goldschmidt also has extensive experience in developing and managing a wide variety of engineering and E/A projects. He is a co-author of the ASHRAE Guideline 13 "Specifying Direct Digital Control Systems" and the ASHRAE BACnetTM standard for DDC system communications. Project/Construction Management From 1975 through 1991 E Cube was involved in HVAC-Refrigeration contracting and service work, with a strong emphasis on predictive/preventative maintenance focused on operational reliability and energy efficiency. During this time, E Cube had over 40 commercial buildings on Planned Maintenance Contract. Starting in 1991 the firm began focusing entirely on consulting and commissioning services. We have had experience working on many complicated construction projects as building commissioners. We have also been hired by construction management firms (e.g. CRSS, Jacobs Facilities, Turner, Hyder, etc.) to assist in the general project management of large construction projects. This combination of being on "both sides of the table" is invaluable in understanding and dealing with the contractors as well as building owners' needs, resulting in much improved project management. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (p,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 32 5. LEED Experience E Cube is a member of the United States Green Building Council and is currently working on our 1215' LEED Project (NC, EB, Cl Campus &Healthcare & Schools). We are presently leading commissioning efforts on a number of local LEED projects including the Lincoln Center Renovation, the South Transit Center and the Fort Collins Discovery Museum. In addition, we are concluding commissioning efforts at CSU's new Student Recreation Center and AIB building. Having focused on energy -efficiency, sustainable design, and environmental issues for over 35 years, we have completed many projects that emphasized these goals. We have provided a comprehensive, multi -stage commissioning process including design assistance, bid -phase support, construction phase commissioning, acceptance phase commissioning, and post occupancy optimization including measurement and verification. Our LEED project experience began with Pharmacia's Q-Building — a 176,000 ftz wet laboratory completed in 2000, for which we provided design assistance, construction -phase commissioning, post -occupancy optimization, and measurement and verification services. We were the LEED CxA consultant for this project, which was the first lab in the country to receive a LEED certification — a Gold rating under the Pilot program. We have continued similar roles on a number of projects over the past few years, providing a wide range of LEED consulting services. Our long history of focus on energy -efficiency, commissioning, and environmental concerns (which began well before the establishment of the LEED rating system) has allowed us to bring extensive relevant experience and valuable input to these projects without significantly changing what we have been doing for years. At the same time, we have become thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the LEED process including requirements, benefits and sensitive areas in order to provide our clients with the most accurate information and reliable guidance toward achieving the highest possible LEED rating. This has included careful tracking and development of LEED documentation, evaluating energy -efficiency and environmental opportunities, coordinating team responsibilities, and determining potential credits towards a LEED rating. All team members designated for this project have extensive LEED experience. Five of the team members — Jack Wolpert, Leonard Rozek, Jerry Deall, Trey King and Bill Brown — are LEED Accredited Professionals. LEED - NC Project Type Notes CxA/PM "Q" Research Lab Biotech Research Labs "GOLD" 1st LEED full laboratory facility Tom Vannatta Colorado State University Student Recreation Ctr LEED-NC Gold Trey Kin City of Fort Collins Lincoln Center - Remodel LEED Gold Target Trey Kin City of Fort Collins Fort Collins Discovery Mus. LEED Gold Target Trey Kin City of Fort Collins South Transit Center LEED Gold Target Trey Kin Zach Elementary School Elementary School Principles Only Jerry Deall Bacon Elementary School Elementary School Principles Only Jerry Deall Forest Preserve Administration Offices Tom Vannatta Arra' US Courthouse US Courthouse Jerry Deall Kohl Children's Museum Children's Museum Mandeep Singh Illinois Institute of Technology Historic Classroom Building Tom Vannatta JCEL Electric Laboratories Jerry Deall New Prentice Woman's Hospital Hospital Facility Tom Vannatta Garage Demolition and Office Addition Offices "CERTIFIED LEED " 1st Colorado Building Jack Wolpert Cancer Research Center Research Laboratories Jerry Deall "4 West" Conference Center Jack Wol ert 7th District Police Station Police Station Mandeep Singh 340 North Randolph Mandeep Singh Cook County Pharmacy Building Pharmacy Building Mandeep Singh High Prairie Multi-FamilyHigh Rise Mandeep Singh © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) Commissioning Services Qualifications LEED — NC Continued September 14, 2010 Paae 33 Project Type Notes CxA/PM Access Living Apartments Mandeep Singh Takeda Pharmaceuticals Offices Mandeep Singh U.S. Forest Service Offices Jack Wolpert Harm Weber Library Library Combined Ventilation Mandeep Singh Orland Park Police Station Police Station Mandeep Singh Jordan Health Science Center Classrooms & Laboratories Jack Wolpert Senior Center Recreation/ Meeting Center Jack Wolpert South High School High School Sustainable Design_ Jack Wolpert Proteomics Institute University Research Facility Tom Vannatta New Bed Tower Hospital Facility Tom Vannatta New Acute Care Pavilion Hospital Facility Jerry Deall 9th Dist. Police Station Police Station Mandeep Singh Wiebolt Hall Classrooms Mandeep Singh Mesa Verde Museum and Collections Laboratory Museum, Curator Laboratory and Storage, Offices Gold Len Rozek Austin Federal Court House Courthouse Silver target Len Rozek PMC West Hospital New Hospital GGHC Jerry Deall Pamarado Nursing Tower New Hospital GGHC Jerry Deall PBC Fleet Management VMF Vehicle Maintenance Facilit MandeepSingh Command Office Facility Six buildings Command offices and staging warehouse Silver John Twenty Command Office Facility Five buildings Command offices and staging warehouse Silver John Twenty New Data Center New 76,000 sq. ft Data Center and Central Plant Silver Len Rozek Salt Lake City Federal Courthouse Courthouse Silver Pine Grove Police Station Police Station pLenRozek Sin h New Middle School Middle School Silver ntElk Grove Center Communit Center Silver Singh Denver Health Center Health Offices Trey Kin Kellogg Cancer Center Laboratories Mandeep Singh Botanic Garden Botanic Gardens Mandeep Singh Harris Hall Classrooms Mandeep Singh Nature Center Classrooms and Offices Platinum Mandeep Singh 23rd District Police Station Police Station Mandeep Singh Taylor - Lauridsen Park Fieldhouse Field House Mandeep Singh Jesse Owens Park Fieldhouse lField House Mandeep Singh Li Ka-Shing ILaboratories Jerry Deall LEED — EB Denver Place: Office -Retail Existing Building — Existing GOLD Jack Wolpert Byron Rogers US Courthouse Existing Building — Total Renovation GOLD Jack Wolpert Alliance Center Existing Building —Off. Upgrade GOLD Len Rozek © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL 8 PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) Commissioning Services Qualifications LEED - CI September 14, 2010 Paoe 34 Office Renovation Office TI Mandeep Singh Kimball Offices - Chicago Showroom Mandeep Singh Alliance Center Office Silver Len Rozek Kimball Offices, New York City Showroom Mandeep Singh Showroom Showroom Mandeep Singh Premium Showroom Showroom Mandeep Sin h Detailed Showroom Showroom Mandeep Sin h Li Ka Shing Laboratory Jerry Deall LEED - CAMPUS Project Type Notes CxA/PM Valor Hiqh School IHiqh School 1pilot Jerry Deall LEED - RETAIL Wild Oats "Flag Ship" Store IRetail jPilot, Silver lierry Deall LEED - CS Li Ka-Shing University Research Building Fs,lver target Jerry Deall Bio Medical Buildingwith BSL 3 Labs © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL 8 PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) Commissioning Services Qualifications 6. References Dick Gillet Program Manager, City of Denver: 1998 Bond Project Jacobs Facilities Inc. (720) 913-1676 d i ck. g i l l et@j aco b s. com City of Denver Bond Projects (6 Rec. Centers, 2002-2004) Montbello Recreation Center The new Montbello Recreation Center was completed on May - 19, 2003. Montbello Recreation Center is located in the far comer of northeast Denver. The recreation center has a large weight room, cardiovascular room, gym and game room, small community room, and a craft room. E-Cube developed and carried out a commissioning plan for the HVAC, Pool Equipment and electrical systems of this recreation center. E-Cube commissioned the following areas: Air handling/distribution systems, Chillers, Boilers, HVAC Systems/Equipment, Building Automation System, Plumbing, Piping, Testing Adjusting and Balancing, Electrical and lighting controls. As part of commissioning, E-Cube performed site inspections and procedures, in addition to providing a final commissioning report. Montclair Recreation Center September 14, 2010 Paoe 35 developed functional Montclair's new addition adds approximately 30,000 square feet to the current 10,000 square foot building, bringing total building square footage to 40,000. The new recreation center includes a gym 7 77-_77777 bleachers, lap pool, leisure pool, locker rooms, and a family changing room. E- Cube developed and carried out a commissioning plan for the HVAC, Pool t Equipment and electrical systems of this recreation center. E-Cube commissioned �.. the following areas: Air handling/distribution systems, Chillers, Boilers, HVAC Systems/Equipment, Building Automation System, Plumbing, Piping, Testing Adjusting and Balancing, Electrical and lighting controls. As part of commissioning, E-Cube performed site inspections and developed functional procedures, in addition to providing a final commissioning report. La Alma Recreation Center A new senior wing was built 2002, for the existing recreation center. E-Cube developed and carried out a commissioning plan for the HVAC, Pool Equipment and electrical systems of this recreation center. E-Cube commissioned the following areas: Air handling/distribution systems, Chillers, Boilers, HVAC Systems/Equipment, Building Automation System, Plumbing, Piping, Testing Adjusting and Balancing. As part of commissioning, E-Cube performed site inspections and developed functional procedures, in addition to providing a final commissioning report. Martin Luther King Recreation Center A new therapy pool wing was added at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center E-Cube developed and carried out a commissioning plan for the HVAC, Pool Equipment ON and electrical systems of this recreation center. E-Cube commissioned the following iiii areas: Air handling/distribution systems, Chillers, Boilers, HVAC Systems/Equipment, Building Automation System, Plumbing, Piping, Testing Adjusting and Balancing, Electrical and lighting controls. As part of commissioning, E-Cube performed site inspections and developed functional procedures, in addition to providing a final commissioning report. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 36 Ashland Recreation Center The renovation includes a 3-lab lane activity pool and a leisure pool, with a beach entry, two slides, and geysers, newly remolded weight room offering weight training and cardio- vascular conditioning; and early childhood development. E-Cube developed and carried out a commissioning plan for the HVAC, Pool Equipment and electrical systems of this recreation center. E-Cube commissioned the following -, areas: Air handling/distribution systems, Chillers, Boilers, HVAC Systems/Equipment, Building Automation System, Plumbing, Piping, Testing Adjusting and Balancing, Electrical and lighting controls. As part of commissioning, E-Cube performed site inspections and developed functional procedures, in addition to providing a final commissioning report. Fred Heil, LCSD Facilities Project Coordinator (307) 771-2294. Heil E@Laramie1. k12.wy. us Laramie County School District Four Elementary Schools Cheyenne, WY Sunrise, Baggs, Saddle Ridge and Rossman Dates Complete: Sunrise - Fall 2007 Baggs, - Fall 2008 Saddle Ridge and Rossman -Fall 2009 Sunrise, Baggs, Saddle Ridge and Rossman, Elementary Schools, are new high-performance facility was based on the desire to create a prototype school using sustainable design from Pappas & Pappas Architects and Lantz- Boggio Architects, 'construction by FCI. The 48,000 square foot schools will be a model for future schools in the district. E Cube was involved in the design and construction bidding phases to help assure that maintainable energy -efficient measures were selected. There was comprehensive commissioning of HVAC, Control, and some Electrical systems to help ensure the full benefit of the various energy saving measures and a smooth transition to occupancy. Oversight of TAB contractor ensured that equipment met its quantitative design. Numerous systems including HVAC, electrical, and controls were covered by the commissioning process. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 37 Lynn Hinrichs DFCM Project Manager (801)538-3255 Ivnnhinrichsna utah.aov Swenson Gym Building Remodel, Weber State University Ogden, Utah Performed September 2005 — March 2007 The Swenson Gymnasium is a two-story building with basement and sub- basement levels. Each floor is designed to support sport and recreational activities ranging from archery and basketball to volleyball and yoga. This 96,341 gross square foot building was originally constructed in 1962. The building's systems were worn out, inadequate and out of code. The project provided air conditioning for the entire building, as well as seismic upgrades. This combined with the functional enhancements significantly increased the utilization of the facility. The project significantly improved the energy efficiency of the existing systems in the building, as well as improving and enhancing the functionality and utilization of the building. To comply with 1999 ASHRAE 90.1, the mechanical system was commissioned by E Cube. The commissioning fulfilled the functional and performance requirements of the building owner, and user. To reach this goal, it was necessary for the commissioning process to establish and document compliance with these criteria. This process started at the design phase and continued through the initial period of operation. In addition, as the commissioning consultant we reviewed submittals, the completed operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, as well as coordinated System's training that was provided to the building operators to ensure the building continues to operate as intended. State of Utah Dept. of Facilities Construction and Management: Jordan Health Science Center, Jordan Community College Jordan, Utah A new, state-of-the-art Health Science Center. The Center houses the Dental Hygiene, Medical Assistant, Radiologic Tech, Physical Therapy, Surgical Tech, Medical Lab Tech, Occupational Therapy and Biotech programs. The Health Science Center will enable the College to concentrate its health science offerings in a single location. Classes started at the Center in the Fall Semester of 2007. As Commissioning Agent, E Cube developed and executed the Commissioning Plan. This plan consisted of comprehensive, multi- stage commissioning process for the mechanical (HVAC), Atrium Smoke Evacuation, electrical, HVAC controls, lighting controls and emergency backup systems. For each piece of major equipment and combined system, this process included on -site pre -functional (installation phase) checkout procedures, start-up testing observation, test & balance review, functional performance checkout procedures, integrated system operation checkout procedures, operation and maintenance manual coordination and review, owner's staff training coordination, issue identification and resolution expediting, and management of all associated documentation. Commissioning activities concluded with a final report to the owner, which reviewed the results and included all documentation completed/collected during the process. Currently, E Cube continues to work with the owner to further streamline operation and performance at this facility. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 38 Jim Peasley Auraria Higher Education Center Facilities Manager (303)556-2240 PeasleyJ@AHEC.edu The Tivoli Student Union Performed July 2003 — September 2006 The Tivoli Student Union is located on the Auraria campus in the heart of downtown Denver, Colorado. The work involved the renovation of an existing historic building of approximately 300,000 square feet. The original building was built in 1880 and has had 16 different additions and renovations. This facility included a comprehensive commissioning program during phased construction while the facility remained occupied and was distinguished by both close contact with the contractors and commissioning assistance by the Facilities Dept. staff. The project was consolidated from seven phases into four phased portions. Most fieldwork took place during nighttime, while the facility remained occupied and .operational, as it functions as the campus student union. The commissioning program examined construction, operating and quality issues, identifies, and corrects potentially costly deviations and oversights. The commissioning program addressed all major mechanical, electrical, control, and fire/life-safety within the facility. Well -documented observations resulting from the Commissioning process, cataloged, tracked and assured proper corrections of these issues. The King Center for Performing Arts The new five -story, King Center Building consists of state-of-the-art classrooms, theaters, concert halls, dance studios, workshops and ancillary back stage areas. The $38 million structure serves the arts programs of three colleges and universities, includes a 550-seat concert hall, 300-seat Courtyard Theater and three black -box theaters. This facility contains very complicated HVAC components, systems and controls related to the performing arts and energy efficiency. Initial occupancy occurred in phases starting with the offices and classrooms in June of 2001, with the performing arts portions of the building coming on line in October of 2001. E-Cube led a comprehensive multi -phase commissioning program from construction through occupancy, keeping close contact with the contractors and receiving commissioning support and collaboration from the Facilities Department staff. The commissioning program examined construction, operating, and quality issues and identified and corrected potentially costly deviations and oversights. The program addressed all major mechanical, electrical, control, and fire/life-safety systems. Well -documented observations resulting from the commissioning process were cataloged and tracked, helping to ensure proper correction of these issues. At the end of the commissioning process E-Cube's project manager, Jerry Deall, along with the owner's facility department manager presented a paper at the National Conference on Building Commissioning illustrating the owner's realized benefits due to the process, and actual cost and time savings. The Commissioning Process resulted in a simple payback of less than 1 year. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 3 1. History Corporate Organization E Cube, Inc. (the DBA name of Nederland Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Corporation) is certified as a small business by the Small Business Association (registered in ProNet), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a Colorado -registered C Corporation and has years of excellent Dun & Bradstreet ratings (Number 55-621-6281). E Cube, Inc. and staff are members of the Building Commissioning Association, active members of ASHE and ASHRAE, the U.S. Green Building Council, and are Energy Star Partners and endorsers of the Green Guide for Health Care. History E Cube, Inc. is an engineering -based technical consulting firm that specializes in building commissioning, energy efficiency and performance optimization and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with an office in Chicago, IL. Our CEO, Dr. Jack Wolpert, founded the firm under the name of Nederland Refrigeration in 1975 to provide HVAC construction and service contracting with a strong emphasis on predictive/preventative maintenance, operational reliability, and energy efficiency. In 1988, E Cube's efforts in the commissioning area began taking on more importance and in 1991 the firm changed its name to E Cube, Inc. to reflect this change in focus from HVAC contracting to commissioning and energy efficiency consulting services. H r9as 00 d d E ® A - Building Commissioning Association ASHE �® G R=E-E-N—G U -D E fcr^Hen/th E Cube is a pioneer in the commissioning industry, providing early Cx-type procedures in the 1970's. In fact, ASHRAE's Commissioning Guideline 1-1996 was developed in part with material provided by E Cube. Our current commissioning program builds upon established industry guidelines such as ASHRAE Guideline 1, PECI Guidelines, NIH Guidelines, and LEED. Our firm was instrumental in introducing commissioning into a number of national areas with projects such as GSA David Skaggs Research Center and National Water Quality Laboratory in Denver and the University Of Chicago Graduate School Of Business in Chicago. In addition, E Cube has assisted over a half dozen utility companies in developing their commissioning programs (including LADWP, NEES, Seattle City Light, and ComEd). Dr. Wolpert and the firm have been involved in sustainability — including improving energy and environmental efficiency for as long as he has been involved in facilities optimization coming into this profession after earning (2) NSF Energy post -doctoral fellowships. E Cube's focus has been recognized on a number of occasions including a county government energy -efficiency award (E Cube) in 1987, AEE Energy Management Executive of the Year in 1994 (Dr. Wolpert), and a GSA Design Awards Citation in 2000 (E Cube). Continuing to pursue efficiency, Dr. Wolpert was a voting member of ASHRAE's Guideline 14P, Determination of Demand and Energy Savings, where his work on the committee included heading the section on Whole Building Simulation. For over 35 years, Dr. Wolpert and E Cube have expanded their reputation as industry leaders in the facility optimization field by offering design review services, building commissioning services (for both new and existing facilities), operations and maintenance program development and support, energy -efficiency auditing and program development, conceptual systems design, and performance contracting support. E Cube continues this focus with approximately 90% of our work directly related to design assistance review and commissioning. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (p,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 39 Christopher Lewis GSA Property Development (303)941-6823, (303)941-6823 (Cell) christopher.lewis@gsa.gov Mary Morisette Bennett Wagner Grody, Architects (303)623-7323 mmorissette@bwgarchitects. com, GSA— Byron G. Rogers Courthouse Denver, Colorado Located adjacent to GSA's Federal Building, the Byron Rogers Courthouse underwent major architectural, structural and building systems renovations. The scope included 177,000 square feet of space at a construction estimate of $37 million. The building achieved a LEED-EB Gold Rating as well as an Energy Star Rating. E-Cube's efforts on this downtown Denver facility included thorough design review, commissioning, and assistance in the LEEDTM process for the mechanical and electrical building systems. In addition, E Cube has recently been retained to perform commissioning services on additional modernization upgrades at this facility. Charles Turman . GSA Facilities Management (303)941-6839 (cell) charles.turman@gsa.gov Curtis Berg GSA Property Development (303)236-8000 x2238 curtis.berg@gsa.gov Alfred A. Arraj U.S. Courthouse Project The new United States Alfred A. Arraj Courthouse located in downtown Denver, Colorado, houses the United States District Court of Colorado and the United States Marshals Service and provides a critical business interface to the central business district. It consists of 190,000 occupiable square feet and comprises a 10-story tower and an adjacent, two-story attachment pavilion. Fourteen courtrooms, judges' chambers, court support areas, and office spaces are featured throughout the tower in addition to the special proceedings courtroom located in the pavilion. The pavilion is positioned on a southeast -oriented landscaped plaza and recalls a historic courthouse -in -the -square. It is designed to meet the Judiciary's current space requirement and future expansion. The courthouse is GSA's most recent architectural addition to Denver since the 1960's and completes downtown's four - block federal district delineated by 18th and 20th Streets and Curtis and California. E-Cube, Inc. was the Commissioning Agent and Energy -Efficiency Consultant on this project, providing comprehensive commissioning services including LEEDTM guidance, pre -functional and functional equipment checkout procedures, integrated systems operation testing, and O&M and training coordination. These services were provided for all mechanical, controls, and electrical systems. 2001 GSA Environmental Award: This award was received as part of the original GSA sustainable design pilot project, and acknowledged the incorporation of numerous sustainable design features and resultant energy - savings. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 40 7. JCI Experience E-Cube has extensive experience in comprehensive commissioning on Johnson Controls systems. Our comprehensive approach includes design peer review, submittal review, installation verification, point-to-point checkouts, and reviews of programming code, functional sequence of operation, checkout, and data collection, and analysis of trend data to evaluate system tuning, stability and long-term operation. Our staff has over twenty-six years of experience with JCI. Our experts will provide input on design documents as they relate to controls issues and he will assist in execution of on -site construction phase commissioning procedures, including extensive HVAC system controls verification. Controls Optimization A critical area for most commissioning projects is the Building Automation and Controls System. E-Cube draws support from our experienced staff members and outsourced specialists to assist in providing thorough controls system commissioning. E-Cube, having existed as an HVAC-refrigeration service company for close to 15 years (as Nederland Refrigeration) has an extensive background in all areas of DDC controls and Energy Management Systems (EMS). Dr. Wolpert's and Mr. Rozek's experience spans almost 30 years. Much of this early experience involved small to medium sized commercial and industrial facilities including a wide range of municipal facilities (offices, recreation centers, fire stations, public safety building, fleet maintenance, computer, etc.). We have commissioned new and re -commissioned existing facilities with a wide range of Building Management Systems including Siemens Insight/Apogee, Teletrol, Trane Staefa, Johnson Controls Metasys, CSI, Andover, Robertshaw, and various others. This work included interfacing with both facility operators and manufacturer's support staff to both improve operation and better utilize trending, reporting and energy management capabilities of these systems. Finally, staff here has been involved in some projects where we utilized an EMS system as a portable short-term monitoring device. This proved to be quite successful from both a data collection/handling and cost standpoint. In addition, we have been working on using the EMS for long term monitoring and energy optimization at Northwestern memorial Hospital, NOAA, Pharmacia, and other on -going projects. Outside support (if necessary) comes from Ira Goldschmidt, an industry leader with over 25 years of design, commissioning, contracting and business development experience in the Building HVAC, Controls and Energy Management industry. Mr. Goldschmidt developed some of the first commercial DDC systems and is a leader in the application of building automation system for HVAC control, energy management, commissioning, and life safety. Additionally, he is known throughout the industry for his ability to help building owners/managers, designers and contractors with complex comfort, temperature control and integration design and operating issues. Mr. Goldschmidt also has extensive experience in developing and managing a wide variety of engineering and E/A projects. He is a co-author of the ASHRAE Guideline 13 "Specifying Direct Digital Control Systems" and the ASHRAE BACnetTM standard for DDC system communications. \\Central\d(cen[ral)\E-CUBE\Proposal\OPEN\P1089 (FCGOV_IDIQ)\Proposal\P1089_Proposal_vl.l.doc © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL 8 PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 4 To deliver this wide range of technical services E Cube's staff, as mentioned previously, consists of team members from a variety of backgrounds including mechanical and electrical engineers, architects, facility managers, project managers, commissioning specialists, test and balance specialists, and HVAC/refrigeration specialists. This diverse talent combined with E Cube's corporate history of combining 'hands-on' field experience with sound technical engineering analysis gives us a unique ability to manage a broad range of commissioning services, from systems evaluation during the planning & design phases to identification and facilitation of issue resolution during the construction phase. Furthermore, this combination of 'hands-on' and engineering experience is invaluable in understanding and working with the needs of both contractors and building owners. The end result is high quality buildings and a high level of client satisfaction and return business. As a small innovative firm, E Cube is able to tailor our services to our client's needs in a timely, responsive and cost-effective fashion. Some of the techniques and services used by E Cube to deliver value to our clients include the following: ■ Field inspections, observations, and audits ■ Engineering calculations, which vary in sophistication from simple formulas and spreadsheets to database development/management and complex hourly computer -simulations ■ Conceptual mechanical and electrical systems design engineering • LEED planning and consultation • Measurement and monitoring of facilities. This is done using building automation system (BAS) trending capabilities, custom designed data collection software and stand-alone data loggers ■ Life -cycle cost calculations • Research of existing information including technical reports, manufacturer's literature, published articles, and professional contacts • Preparation of O&M manuals with an emphasis on maintaining operational reliability and energy efficiency • Development and presentation of training programs, workshops and seminars Services provided E Cube is a technical consulting firm that specializes in energy efficiency and the provision of high quality indoor environments. Our approach incorporates a wide range of techniques, all of which are grounded in fundamental engineering analysis. We primarily serve our clients in five different ways: Commissioning is a methodical process that helps ensure that building systems and industrial processes function as intended. In new construction, commissioning may begin during the early design stages, and continue through occupancy. In existing buildings, commissioning may be applied to address specific problems, or reapplied on a periodic basis. Typically, building HVAC and electrical systems are the subject of commissioning, but we also have experience commissioning other building systems and industrial processes. In all cases documentation and training are key ingredients. We assist owners, developers, facilities departments, and A&E teams to improve the quality of both new and existing facilities. Issues that we address include energy efficiency, indoor air quality, thermal comfort, chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant management, and preventive maintenance. Typically, we help identify cost- effectiveness goals, collect data, identify strategies, analyze them, and work with design teams to incorporate selected strategies into plans and specifications. JDeration & Maintenance (O&M) Proaram Sunnc Predictive and preventive maintenance programs are essential to maintain high quality operation over the long term. E Cube helps establish O&M programs in new buildings as well as reviews O&M procedures in existing buildings. We provide services to support the development of O&M manuals as well as training for building management staff. © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) Commissioning Services Qualifications September 14, 2010 Page 5 We help utilities provide energy services, such as design assistance, commissioning, incentives, financing, and performance contracting, to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Services we provide to support utilities include program design, technical analysis, implementation management, quality control, and evaluation. We help clients achieve successful performance contracting projects by reviewing feasibility studies, assisting with contract negotiations, providing quality control for construction and start-up procedures, commissioning projects, training maintenance personnel, and verifying savings. We also directly assist performance contractors with these services. We assist clients in reviewing operation, maintenance and overall equipment condition for mechanical and electrical systems. Our primary goal is to identify "no -cost (operational) / low-cost (simple paybacks of less than approximately one year) measures for immediate and/or near -term adoption. Additionally, comfort and reliability issues will be considered as these are encountered. A secondary goal will be to provide summary information on any apparent capital improvement measures that were encountered as part of the RCx process. 2. Sustainable Design Sustainable Design & Energy Efficiency Dr. Wolpert, Len Rozek and the staff have been involved in sustainability — including improving energy and environmental efficiency — for as long as he has been involved in facilities, coming into this profession following two NSF Energy postdoctoral fellowships. E Cube's focus has been recognized on a number of occasions including a county government energy -efficiency award (E Cube) in 1987, AEE Energy Management Executive of the Year in 1994 (Dr. Wolpert), and a GSA Design Awards Citation in 2000 (E Cube). Continuing to pursue efficiency, Dr. Wolpert was a voting member of ASHRAE's Guideline 14P, Determination of Demand and Energy Savings, where his work on the committee included heading the section on Whole Building Simulation. For over thirty years, Dr. Wolpert and E Cube have expanded their reputation as industry leaders in the facility optimization field by offering design review services, building commissioning services (for both new and existing facilities), operations and maintenance program development and support, energy -efficiency auditing and program development, conceptual systems design, and performance contracting support. E Cube continues this focus with approximately two-thirds of our work directly related to design assistance -review and commissioning. Over the last 10 years, we have had experience on a number of projects focused on sustainable design initiatives. Examples include Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs, CO (new classroom facility with energy - efficient equipment, daylighting, commissioning), Compaq Corporation's Manufacturing and Office Buildings in Houston, TX (energy -efficiency monitoring and commissioning), University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in Chicago, IL (energy simulation model), Denver Zoo (energy efficiency analysis and design review), and GSA's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Laboratory in Boulder, CO (commissioning and optimization, which resulted in E Cube receiving a GSA Energy & Technology Award in 2000). © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (p,089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 6 High Efficiency Projects 1. NEW HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS — PALMER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Lewis -Palmer School District #38 Location: Monument CO Total Floor Area: 217,000 SF Total Cost: $ 48 million Commissioning Cost: $ 119,165 Dates Complete: Fall 2008 E Cube Staff Leonard Rozek Project Executive Jerry Deall Project Manager Bill Brown Commissioning Specialist Trey King TAB Analyst & Cx Specialist E Cube was involved in the design and construction biding phases to help assure that maintainable energy -efficient measures were selected. This work was followed by comprehensive commissioning to help ensure the full benefit of the various measures and a smooth transition to occupancy. HVAC, controls, and some electrical systems were covered by the commissioning process. Palmer Ridge High School is a new two-story; 217,000-sq-ft school is located on a 69-acre site in Monument. The $48-million School includes a state-of-the-art black box theater with a 725-seat auditorium, featuring music rehearsal/practice areas. Sustainable design highlights of the facility include: low-VOC materials, carbon dioxide monitoring, lighting controls, individual room heating and cooling units, a ground source heat pump heating and cooling system, and a DDC Building Automation System. For this reason, it is intended that the facility will be operated and maintained to achieve the sustainability and energy efficiency goals throughout its life. The ground source heat pump heating and cooling system, and the largest geothermal field in the state, with 200 bore holes, each 400 ft deep, spaced on a 20-ft by 20-ft spaced grid, that efficiently provide the only source of heating and cooling for the building. VFD controlled condenser water pumps serve the heat pumps. The speed of the pumps is controlled to maintain a differential pressure between the supply and return piping at two points in the system. An Invensys Control system provides system operation and scheduling of HVAC equipment located in both buildings, this including alarming and monitoring functions. Integrated CO2 monitoring and control scenarios assist in the maintenance of improved air quality by demand control ventilation, while keeping excess ventilation to a minimum for greater energy efficiency. Owner's Project Manager Mr. Fred Voseipka RLH Engineering, Inc. 541 Garden Drive Unit S Windsor, CO 80550 Phone: 970-686-5695 Fax: 970-686-5696 fvoseiakaArlhen4i neering.com © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) Commissioning Services Qualifications 2. Colorado State University — Student Recreation Center LEED-NC Gold (Expected) Location: Fort Collins, CO Total Floor Area: 163,000 sq. ft. Total Cost: $240,000 Commissioning Cost: $32.2 Million Date Completed: September 2010 Leonard Rozek Project Executive Jerry Deall Sr. Project Manager Trey King Project Manager Bill Brown Commissioning Specialist Terrell Thomas Commissioning Specialist September 14, 2010 Page 7 E-Cube's LEED based commissioning services are nearly completed on Colorado State University's Student Recreation Center, located on its campus in Fort Collins, CO. The new renovation adds 60,000 sq. ft. and contributes to the Student Experience by adding new building features such as: 24,000 sq. ft. of cardio-weight fitness areas on two levels, Indoor Climbing Tower, Bouldering wall and cave, Multi Activity Gym with curved walls to accommodate such sports as indoor soccer and other sports, basketball and Volleyball sports, 2 sate of the art massage rooms, renovated men's and women's locker rooms, new dry sauna and steam rooms, private changing rooms, a renovated lobby and new meeting spaces. In addition to these new amenities, the Recreation Center is incorporating Green features including a projected LEED Gold level certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) E-Cube has provided both fundamental and enhanced commissioning services for the Student Recreation Center. These services have been performed throughout the project from the Design Phase through the Construction Phase and concluding with a warranty review. Commissioned systems include MEP, HVAC, Fire/Life Safety and Daylight/Lighting. E Cube will also be providing Thermal Comfort Verification as well as Monitoring and Verification (M&V) services for this project. Key E-Cube Services for this project: ■ Design assistance review ■ Commissioning documents including: Cx Spec., Plan and "Roles & Responsibilities" • Functional equipment and systems operation documentation • Oversight of the startup process ■ Oversight of Test & Balance contract, procedures and performance • Commissioning Report • Operation & Maintenance manuals review (O&M) • Warranty Review • Thermal Comfort Verification • Measurement & Verification (M&V) Reference Gene Leach Colorado State University Facilities Management Facility Services Center North Fort Collins, CO 80523 © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611 City of Ft. Collins, Colorado (P1089) September 14, 2010 Commissioning Services Qualifications Page 8 3. Laramie School District — Four Elementary Schools Sunrise, Baggs, Saddle Ridge and Rossman Location: Che enne, WY Total Floor Area: 4 schools - 48,000 SF total each Total Cost: $ 10 million, each Commissioning Cost: $ 33,400 to 40,000 Dates Complete : Sunrise - Fall 2007 Baggs, - Fall 2008 Saddle Ridge — Fall 2009 Rossman — Fall 2009 E Cube Staff Leonard Rozek Project Executive Jerry Deal[ Project Manager Bill Brown Commissioning Specialist Trey King TAB Analyst & Cx Specialist Sunrise, Baggs, Saddle Ridge and Rossman, Elementary Schools, are new high-performance facility was based on the desire to create a prototype school using sustainable design from Pappas & Pappas Architects and Lantz- Boggio Architects, construction by FCI. The 48,000 square foot schools will be a model for future schools in the district. E Cube was involved in the design and construction bidding phases to help assure that maintainable energy -efficient measures were selected. E Cube provided comprehensive commissioning of HVAC, Control, and Electrical systems to help ensure the full benefit of the various energy saving measures and a smooth transition to occupancy. E Cube's oversight of TAB contractor ensured that equipment met its quantitative design. Numerous systems including HVAC, electrical, and controls were covered by the commissioning process. Owner's Project Manager Fred Heil, Facilities Project Coordinator Laramie County School District Number One Office: 307-771-2294 Fax: 307-771-2147 HeilE@Laramie1.k12.wy.us © 2009 E Cube, Inc. 1900 Folsom, Suite 109 - Boulder, CO 80302 - (303) 443-2610 - Fax (303) 443-3704. CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY 118 S. Clinton, #650 -Chicago, IL 60661 - (312) 441-9610 - Fax (312) 441-9611